Lawrence G. Artus

Lawrence G. Artus 90, 634 Brooks Place, Wausau, died Thursday, November 27, 2003 at his home. He was born on July 8, 1913 in the town of Stettin, son of the late Carl and Alwina (Wilde) Artus. On October 31, 1964, he married Ruth Totsch in Wausau. She survives. Lawrence enjoyed being a dairy farmer in the town of Stettin until his retirement in 1985. He especially enjoyed working with his step grandchildren on the farm. Besides his wife, Ruth, Wausau he is survived by one step daughter, Charlotte Lord, West Bend; one step son, Bruce (Ruby) Jaecks, Marathon; 11 step grandchildren; 18 step great grandchildren; three sisters, Esther (Allen) Roy, Myrtle Lodholz and Agnes (Alvin) Rusch all of Wausau. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one step daughter, Virginia Knorr. Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. Monday December 1, 2003 at Rib Falls Methodist Church. Steve Booher will officiate. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Wausau. Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. Monday until the time of services at the church. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 3400 Stewart Ave., Wausau is in charge of arrangements.